Goal
Best Supplements for Skin health
2 evidence-based options for skin health, summarized from the research: what they do, how to dose them, and how they work together.
Vitamin C
Antioxidant vitamin and iron-absorption amplifier.
VitaminsModerate
2 connectionsImmunity · Skin health
Zinc
An immune and hormone workhorse trace mineral.
MineralsModerate
3 connectionsImmunity · Skin health
Combinations to know
How these supplements pair with each other and beyond.
Synergy
Vitamin C + Zinc
Frequently combined for immune support during cold season.
Vitamins · Minerals
Boosts absorption
Iron + Vitamin C
Taken together, vitamin C can multiply the absorption of plant-based iron.
Minerals · Vitamins
Use with care
Copper + Zinc
Long-term high-dose zinc depletes copper; supplement copper (≈1 mg per 10–15 mg zinc) if using chronically.
Minerals · Minerals
Synergy
Probiotics + Zinc
Zinc helps maintain the integrity of the gut lining.
Probiotics · Minerals